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Peer reviewedKellogg, Nancy D.; Hoffman, Thomas J.; Taylor, Elizabeth R. – Adolescence, 1999
Research determined females with unwanted sexual experiences were likely to be victims of violence, to have run away, to be substance abusers, and have family members with drug/alcohol problems. Four factors explained 39% of variance in age of first pregnancy: family member with drinking problem, age first hit by family member, age first got…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Early Parenthood, Family Influence
Peer reviewedProtinsky, Howard; And Others – Adolescence, 1982
Investigated the identity formation in pregnant adolescents (N=30) as compared to a group of nonpregnant adolescents (N=30). Used the Ego Identity Scale to obtain a measure of ego identity. Analyzed data in relation to six hypotheses. Found pregnant adolescents scored significantly lower on the Ego Identity Scale. (RC)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Comparative Analysis, Individual Development
Peer reviewedTrad, Paul V. – Adolescence, 1999
Discusses a method of adolescent pregnancy intervention that addresses the developmental needs of the adolescents. The previewing process alerts the mother to the imminent developmental trends that her infant will soon be undergoing. Adolescent mothers can also learn how to preview their own maturational changes. (GCP)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Developmental Stages, Early Parenthood, Individual Development
